Environment

Environment

Hundreds join protest to protect Goldstream from highway expansion

Robyn Bell
October 22, 2025

The demonstration was led by WSÁNEĆ leaders and environmental organizations who say the project will do more harm than good.

Environment

Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region celebrates 25-year milestone

As the Clayoquot protections reach a quarter-century, a new protest in the woods is aiming to achieve the same results.

Environment

Signals in the dark: How Comox Valley volunteers monitor bats against a devastating disease

Citizen scientists are keeping track of the Island's bat population—and have their eyes peeled for signs of white-nose syndrome.

Environment

The West Coast's tidal swamps are supercharged carbon sinks

Researchers along North America's West Coast, including Vancouver Island, say the swamps provide "high carbon bang for your buck."

Environment

BC extends old growth deferral in Fairy Creek

Forest minister faces new challenges in a sector already in flux

Environment

Multiple conservation groups sue Feds over delay in protecting Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
January 30, 2025

The groups argue that DFO and the environment ministry must recommend an emergency order to cabinet immediately.

Environment

Salmon numbers are up at Goldstream—but development could threaten conservation efforts

Robyn Bell
January 15, 2025

The planned $162M median expansion of the Malahat Corridor could result in loss of trees and hotter stream temperatures, says First Nation.